Champions of IECF: Frank and Marcia Campbell
“Champions” of The Community Foundation in 2018 are husband and wife, Frank Campbell, CLU, CLS and Marcia Campbell, CPA. Together, the Campbells were essential in the establishment of a donor-advised fund by one of their joint clients. “I was introduced to IECF early...
J. Sergio Bohon: From Financial Advisor to Philanthropy Champion
When professional advisors, such as an estate planning attorney, financial advisor or CPA, partners with IECF, they are helping to grow the region’s long-term assets and philanthropic impact. Specifically, professional advisors play a vital role in referring or...
Kathleen Albrektson: Connecting Clients to Lasting Impact
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. In order to receive the distinction of a Champion, a Professional Advisor must either establish an endowment or a fund in their own name or in the name of their family, or refer a client who then...
Michael J. Cosgrove: Champion of Giving at IECF
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. In order to receive the distinction of a Champion, a Professional Advisor must either establish an endowment or a fund in their own name or in the name of their family, or refer a client who then...
William M. Nassar: Guiding Clients Toward Meaningful Philanthropy
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. In the case of one Professional Advisor out of many, IECF has received a significant number of gifts from clients that William M. Nassar serves. William Nassar worked in the private sector from...
Professional Advisor Champions of IECF: Tami Sipos
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. And in the case of one Professional Advisor, IECF played a critical role in igniting a successful career. In 1989, as Tami Watson was receiving her A.A. Degree from Riverside Community College, IECF...
Grantee Spotlight: Animal Samaritans expands thanks to Community Foundation grant
Animal Samaritans has actively promoted the healing power of animal-human connections, creating curricula that offer animal companionship as a form of treatment. One of the intrepid Coachella Valley nonprofit’s specialties is bringing trained animals to hospitals,...
Where Youth Voices Lead, Education Equity Follows
In the Inland Empire, young people are stepping forward with clear ideas about the schools and communities they want to see. Through a year of hosting “Freedom Dreaming Sessions” and learning from students and educators at our Education Equity Summit, we understand...
Grantee Spotlight: Nonprofit start-up ‘Chinampas’ sprouts compelling mental health initiative
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community via The CIELO Fund for Latino Empowerment is helping one local start-up offer a multigenerational approach to, as its founders put it, “honor the past, live in the present, and shape the future.” And all by using creativity...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three big picture pointers
“So what does it mean for charitable planning, really?” That’s a question our team has been fielding from attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors ever since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law on July 4, 2025. It’s an understandable question, not only because...
